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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges
$38,910 Avg Salary
$37,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Software & Applications is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 509 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Duquesne University the most popular school in Pennsylvania for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

About 42% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 58% are male.

Computer Software majors at Duquesne take out an average of $30,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Duquesne University

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 19 students majoring in computer software at Penn College, 95% are male and 5% are female.

Computer Software majors at Penn College take out an average of $31,736 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Pennsylvania College of Technology Report

#3

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA

Out of the 10 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Juniata College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Juniata is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntingdon.

About 71% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Juniata College Report

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

About 17% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 83% are male.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Drexel University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in computer software at Pitt, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#6

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer software and applications students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd - Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Immaculata is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Immaculata.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Immaculata University Report

#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Robert Morris University Report

#7

DeVry University - Pennsylvania

Ft. Washington, PA

DeVry University - Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. DeVry University - Pennsylvania is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Ft. Washington.

On average, computer software graduates from DeVry University - Pennsylvania take out $45,246 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $158.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at DeVry University - Pennsylvania

#10

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer software and applications programs. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Carnegie Mellon University Report

Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 75
New York 1,261
New Jersey 107
District of Columbia 106
Delaware 35

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Majors Similar to Computer Software

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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